When energy levels at my home are at an all time high but mine have run off to a galaxy far, far away I bring out our old baby bath and fill it with stuff: rice, pasta, anything! Lately I’ve been filling up that baby bath tub with water. Who would have thought huh? It’s amazing how much calmer the home seems once those hands get into that tub. Here are two fun water play ideas from last week’s Weekly Kids Co-op.

Playing with Water by 2 Big, 2 Little
Purple soup anyone?

 


Mixology 101 by Train Up a Child

Now who can resist mixing stuff that fizzes?

 

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Pauline Pauline & Lessons Learnt Journal is all about life with kids. Pauline is an Aussie mum and teacher who shares her love for play, math games, writing and reading activities. She believes that #playmatters, values curiosity & wonder, wisdom, obedience and respect. She also needs naps. When not blogging, she may be found virtually hoarding on Pinterest, trying to decide which Instagram filter to apply, or compulsively refreshing her Facebook feed.